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PROGRAM REVIEW REPORT
2016-2017
Sauk Valley Community College District 506
173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois 61021
Dr. David Hellmich, President
Inquiries and comments may be directed to: Dr. Steve Nunez
Vice President of Research, Planning, and Information Affairs
815-835-6263
815-288-5958 (fax)
Table of Contents
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 4
Computer Information Systems: Microcomputer Applications (A.A.S. 076) ............................................ 4
Computer Information Systems: Networking Specialist (A.A.S. 075) ....................................................... 5
Computer Information Systems: Windows Server Administrator (A.A.S. 077) ........................................ 6
Computer Information Systems: Management Information Systems (B40) ............................................ 7
Computer Information Systems: Microcomputer Applications Specialist I (B32) .................................... 8
Computer Information Systems: Microcomputer Applications Specialist II (B36) ................................... 9
Computer Information Systems: Web Design (B37) ............................................................................... 10
Computer Information Systems: Networking Professional (B35) ........................................................... 11
Computer Information Systems: Networking Specialist (B31) ............................................................... 12
Computer Information Systems: Server Support Specialist (B28) .......................................................... 14
Computer Information Systems: PC Technician (B29) ............................................................................ 15
Criminal Justice- Justice Affairs (A.A.S. 082) ........................................................................................... 16
Criminal Justice- Law Enforcement (A.A.S. 081) ..................................................................................... 18
Criminal Justice: Corrections (C50) ......................................................................................................... 20
Multicraft Technology (A.A.S. 061) ......................................................................................................... 22
Electronic Engineering Technology (A.A.S. 065) ..................................................................................... 24
Electronic Service and Repair (H69) ........................................................................................................ 25
Industrial Electronics (H65) ..................................................................................................................... 26
Industrial Maintenance Electrician (H94) ............................................................................................... 28
Microprocessor Maintenance (H64) ....................................................................................................... 30
Office and Administrative Services: Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. 023) ............................................ 31
Office and Administrative Services: Legal Office Assistant (A.A.S. 026) ................................................. 33
Office and Administrative Services: Medical Office Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. 024) .................... 35
Office and Administrative Services: Administrative Assistant (B81) ...................................................... 37
Office and Administrative Services: Office Assistant (B80) .................................................................... 39
Office and Administrative Services: Desktop Publishing Specialist (B33) ............................................... 41
Office and Administrative Services: Financial Services Representative (B84) ........................................ 43
Office and Administrative Services: Legal Office (B82) ........................................................................... 45
Office and Administrative Services: Medical Office (B83) ...................................................................... 47
Office and Administrative Services: Word Processing (B23) .................................................................. 49
TRANSFER PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................ 51
Computer Science/Technical Track (A.S. 840) ........................................................................................ 51
Computer Science/Information Technology Track (A.A. 641) ................................................................ 53
Criminal Justice (A.A. 0624) .................................................................................................................... 55
Mass Communication (A.A. 614) ............................................................................................................ 56
Speech Communication (A.A. 610) ......................................................................................................... 58
English (A.A. 602) .................................................................................................................................... 60
STUDENT & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................... 62
Business Services .................................................................................................................................... 62
Dual Credit .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Student Recruitment ............................................................................................................................... 64
Student Activities .................................................................................................................................... 65
Program Review Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 66
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 110601
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications,
General Computer Information Systems:
Microcomputer Applications (A.A.S. 076)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS x 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review x
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts and a possible merge
with certain OAS programs.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? We are not asking for any additional resources at this time. The program is cost-effective.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification? Courses within the program have been updated several times since the 2011 review, as Microsoft releases new
versions of Office. Faculty members belong to local (Sauk Valley Area Technologists), state (Illinois Business
Educators Association), and national (ITERA: (Information & Telecommunications Education and Research
Association) associations to stay current on ever-changing topics in the field.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 111002
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Information Technology Cluster Network Systems
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN
Management/Manager Computer Information Systems: Networking
Specialist (A.A.S. 075)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS x 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified x
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts. We had minimal
response to the occupational follow-up survey, but those who did respond report feeling prepared for the
workforce.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? The program is cost-effective. A full-time instructor for the major’s courses in this program would be helpful. A
dedicated lab with hardware for hands-on lab work would be helpful. (Students are currently doing work using
virtualization and simulations).
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification? The content has been updated whenever the curriculum from Cisco changes. The instructor holds the
certifications that map to the majors courses. The adjunct faculty member teaching the majors courses is a
working professional, and is an active member of the Sauk Valley Area Technologists group, a networking
organization that meets quarterly to discuss technology needs and challenges in the SVCC service area
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 111001
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Information Technology Cluster Information Support Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
System Administration/Administrator Computer Information Systems: Windows
Server Administrator (A.A.S. 077)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS x 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts. We had minimal
response to the occupational follow-up survey, but those who did respond report feeling prepared for the
workforce
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program is cost-effective. A full-time instructor for this the majors courses in this
program would be helpful.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Course content is reviewed and updated as needed in the majors courses with each change in
curricula from Microsoft. The adjunct faculty member is a working professional, and is an
active member of the Sauk Valley Area Technologists group, a networking organization that
meets quarterly to discuss technology needs and challenges in the SVCC service area.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 521201
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Business Analysis Pathway
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Management Information Systems, General Computer Information Systems: Management
Information Systems (B40)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Although enrollments are small, this certificate is made up of courses that map into our larger AAS degree 076.
There is really no need to discontinue this certificate as students who earn the degree will earn this certificate
along the way.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
No additional resources needed.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The program and its courses have been reviewed for currency, and modified as needed.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520407
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data
Entry Computer Information Systems:
Microcomputer Applications Specialist I (B32)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review x
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? This certificate is made up of courses that map directly to AAS 076. Enrollments are down, but we believe this
challenge can be rectified through improved marketing. l
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? No additional resources are required at this time.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification? Majors courses within the program have been updated several times since the 2011 review, as Microsoft releases
new versions of Office. Faculty members belong to local (Sauk Valley Area Technologists), state (Illinois
Business Educators Association) and national (ITERA: Information & Telecommunications Education and
Research Association) associations to stay current on ever-changing topics in the field.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520407
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data
Entry Computer Information Systems:
Microcomputer Applications Specialist II
(B36)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review x
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? This certificate is made up of courses that map directly to AAS 076. Enrollments are down, but we believe this
challenge can be rectified through improved marketing.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? No additional resources are required at this time.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification? Majors courses within the program have been updated several times since the 2011 review, as Microsoft releases
new versions of Office. Faculty members belong to local (Sauk Valley Area Technologists), state (Illinois
Business Educators Association) and national (ITERA: Information & Telecommunications Education And
Research Association) associations to stay current on ever-changing topics in the field
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520407
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data
Entry Computer Information Systems: Web Design
(B37)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? In an effort to attract additional students, this program was rewritten in spring of 2016, to be introduced in fall
2017.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? No additional resources required.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
This certificate has been updated and will be re-introduced fall of 2017 Teaching faculty has
taken several recent courses in HTML, CSS and Photoshop to update existing skills. .
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 110901
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Information Technology Cluster Network Systems Pathway
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Computer Systems Networking and
Telecommunications Computer Information Systems: Networking
Professional (B35)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts. Courses in this
certificate map directly to the AAS degree 075. We had minimal response to the occupational follow-up survey,
but those who did respond report feeling prepared for the workforce
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program is cost-effective. A full-time instructor for the majors courses in this program
would be helpful. A dedicated lab with hardware for hands-on lab work would be helpful.
(Students are currently doing work using virtualization and simulations)
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The content has been updated whenever the curriculum from Cisco changes. The instructor
holds the certifications that map to the majors courses. The adjunct faculty member teaching
the majors courses is a working professional, and is an active member of the Sauk Valley
Area Technologists group, a networking organization that meets quarterly to discuss
technology needs and challenges in the SVCC service area.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 110901
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Information Technology Cluster Network Systems Pathway
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Computer Systems Networking and
Telecommunications Computer Information Systems: Networking
Specialist (B31)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts. We had minimal
response to the occupational follow-up survey, but those who did respond report feeling prepared for the
workforce
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program is cost-effective. This certificate is made up of courses that map directly to AAS
075. A full-time instructor for the majors courses in this program would be helpful. A
dedicated lab with hardware for hands-on lab work would be helpful. (Students are currently
doing work using virtualization and simulations)
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The content has been updated whenever the curriculum from Cisco changes. The instructor
holds the certifications that map to the majors courses. The adjunct faculty member teaching
the majors courses is a working professional, and is an active member of the Sauk Valley
Area Technologists group, a networking organization that meets quarterly to discuss
technology needs and challenges in the SVCC service area
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 111001
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Information Technology Cluster Information Support Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
System Administration/Administrator Computer Information Systems: Server
Support Specialist (B28)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits x 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified x
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts. We had minimal
response to the occupational follow-up survey, but those who did respond report feeling prepared for the
workforce.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? The program is cost-effective. Courses in this certificate map directly to courses in AAS 077. A full-time
instructor for this the majors courses in this program would be helpful
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification? Course content is reviewed and updated as needed in the majors courses with each change in curricula from
Microsoft. The adjunct faculty member is a working professional, and is an active member of the Sauk Valley
Area Technologists group, a networking organization that meets quarterly to discuss technology needs and
challenges in the SVCC service area.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 111001
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Information Technology Cluster Information Support Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
System Administration/Administrator Computer Information Systems: PC
Technician (B29)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable? Enrollments are down, an issue we believe we can rectify with improved marketing efforts. We had minimal
response to the occupational follow-up survey, but those who did respond report feeling prepared for the
workforce.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources? The program is cost-effective. Courses in this certificate map directly to AAS 077. A dedicated lab with
hardware for hands-on lab work would be helpful.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification? The content has been updated whenever the curriculum from Microsoft and CompTIA changes. The instructor
holds the certifications that map to the majors courses. The adjunct faculty member teaching the majors courses
is a working professional, and is an active member of the Sauk Valley Area Technologists group, a networking
organization that meets quarterly to discuss technology needs and challenges in the SVCC service area.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 430102
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
Security
Correction Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Corrections Criminal Justice- Justice Affairs (A.A.S. 082)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one 03 – AAS X
20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only
one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
This program benefits students who do not wish to become police officers, deputy sheriffs,
state or federal law enforcement officers. Enrollment has fallen, but sufficient to justify the
program. The fall-to-fall retention rate for this program has averaged 45.3% during the
review period, which is an acceptable percentage.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program currently is cost effective and no need for additional resources has been
identified.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Most of the CJS programs in this degree program have been converted for online delivery in
addition to traditional classroom presentation.
The full-time faculty member regularly attends professional association meetings and
maintains a liaison relationship with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 430107
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
Security
Law Enforcement Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Criminal Justice/Police Science Criminal Justice- Law Enforcement (A.A.S.
081)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one 03 – AAS x 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only
one
Continued with minor improvements x
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
SVCC, along with many similar institutions, saw a decline in enrollment during this review
period. As described in other portions of this year’s review, the loss of satellite programs at
WACC and Highland Community College greatly impacted the total enrollment numbers.
The CJS Program at SVCC does assist entry-level and promotional candidates in furthering
their career aspirations.
The program has maintained an admirable 50.9% fall-to-fall retention rate during the 5-year
period reviewed.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program currently is cost effective and no need for additional resources has been
identified.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The conversion of some of the available courses to online format has been accomplished
since the last review. Making all CJS courses available online is being recommended during
the next 12-24 months.
The full-time faculty member regularly attends professional association meetings and
maintains a liaison relationship with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 430102
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
Security
Correction Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Corrections Criminal Justice: Corrections (C50)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one 03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits x
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only
one
Continued with minor improvements X
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
With the number of county jails and the federal and state correctional facilities in the Sauk
Valley service area, there should be a greater demand for this program. This program should
be the focus of increased marketing. Currently, this program has a very low enrollment
history during the past 5 years. Only 3 students have applied for a certificate in this program
during this five-year period of review.
For this program to be viable, there needs to be a substantial increase in student interest as
evidenced by enrollment and completion of the program.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
Because the classes in this program are all offered online, expenses are kept to a minimum
and there is no major outlay in terms of funding.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The entire certificate program is now offered online. There needs to be a marketing emphasis
placed on this program. To be effective, this will require some entrepreneurial visits to all
correctional facilities within the SVCC service area. One visit, to the Thomson Federal
Correctional Facility has already been scheduled. Attempts will be made to explore the
feasibility of offering on-site classes at the correctional facility to attract additional
enrollment.
The full-time faculty member regularly attends professional association meetings and
maintains a liaison relationship with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 470101
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation &
Repair, General Multicraft Technology (A.A.S. 061)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS X 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements X
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
The Multicraft program is growing along with the need for qualified technicians in local
industry. Many students have left the program before completing a degree or certificate to
take a new job in the field. The new two-day-a-week program should help improve the
completion rate for degrees and certificates.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program is now almost at a break-even point. A large investment has been made over the
last five years to purchase new lab equipment. The area now should be able to function
without the need for any additional large purchases.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The multicraft program has been completely reorganized since the last program review. The
program can now be completed in two years with students attending classes two days a week.
This allows students to work and receive on-the-job training three days a week. This change
has been well received by local industry and new improvements are now being driven by a
very active workforce council from local industry.
The program has had a machine tool emphasis added as requested by local industry.
Program adjunct faculty are hired from local industry and the area lead faculty member is an
IEEE member and receives continuing education from seminars and webinars offered by
IEEE.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 150303
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Electrical, Electronic & Communications
Engineering Technology/Technician Electronic Engineering Technology (A.A.S.
065)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS X 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated X
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Degree removed from 2017 catalog.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 470101
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation &
Repair, General Electronic Service and Repair (H69)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits X 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated X
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Certificate removed from 2017 catalog.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 470105
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Industrial Electronics (H65)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements X
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
The Electronics Engineering Technology AAS degree has been eliminated and this certificate
now mirrors the requirements in the Multicraft degree for the electronics emphasis.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program is now almost at a break-even point. A large investment has been made over the
last five years to purchase new lab equipment. The area now should be able to function
without the need for any additional large purchases.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Students can now complete this certificate while working toward the Multicraft Technology
degree.
Program adjunct faculty are hired from local industry and the area lead faculty member is an
IEEE member and receives continuing education from seminars and webinars offered by
IEEE.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 470105
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Industrial Maintenance Electrician (H94)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements X
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
The Multicraft program is growing along with the need for qualified technicians in local
industry. This certificate contains the electrical emphasis portion of the degree and is an
excellent entry point for students that later continue with the degree. Many students have left
the program before completing a degree or certificate to take a new job in the field. The new
two-day-a-week program should help improve the completion rate for degrees and
certificates.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The program is now almost at a break-even point. A large investment has been made over the
last five years to purchase new lab equipment. The area now should be able to function
without the need for any additional large purchases.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
The multicraft program has been completely reorganized since the last program review. This
certificate is unchanged except for the removal of photovoltaics and the addition of a basic
machine tool course. The degree program can now be completed in two years with students
attending classes two days a week or the certificate can be completed in three semesters. This
allows students to work and receive on-the-job training three days a week. This change has
been well received by local industry and new improvements are now being driven by a very
active workforce council from local industry.
Program adjunct faculty are hired from local industry and the area lead faculty member is an
IEEE member and receives continuing education from seminars and webinars offered by
IEEE.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 470104
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Computer Installation and Repair
Technology/Technician Microprocessor Maintenance (H64)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated X
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Certificate removed from 2017 catalog.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520401
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial
Science, General Office and Administrative Services:
Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. 023)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS X 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
The need for administrative assistants with office skills and office exposure for students
justifies the programs. Employers are contacting SVCC to employ students who are in the
OAS programs. Enrollment at SVCC has dropped with growth of economy.
Students are completing the degrees and certificates for a start to a new career and/or to move
up in the company or business. Students working full-time are taking longer than 2-years to
complete their degrees, but they are determined to complete their degree.
Majority of the students enrolled in the program are completing the degrees and certificates.
Some have chosen not to complete because they have gained full-time employment and
scheduling night classes not available. Others find gen ed requirement is a struggle for them.
With the education and completion of degrees and certificates, students are marketable in the
local community and businesses.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The cost of the program is high because of instructor salary being an instructor with several
years of experience. The program has only one instructor and hours have been reduced to
compensate for better cost effectiveness. Enrollment numbers are down which also is a direct
effect to the cost of the program. Resources needed will be up-dating software and
technology, computer and calculators, etc. Marketing has been reviewed to help improve
student enrollment.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. The three OAS Degrees will be combined along with CIS
to have one degree with emphasis in specific courses.
Continued work with employers and local companies to be sure employees’ (students) skill
requirement are met and students are equipped with skills applicable to the job. Advisory
committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and employers visits to the college
keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what is required for employment.
Faculty completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce..
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 220301
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Legal Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary Office and Administrative Services: Legal
Office Assistant (A.A.S. 026)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS X 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Changes have been reviewed and will be made to reflect what legal offices are doing in the
workforce. The number of law offices and growth in the legal field show there is a need for
this program. Enrollment is down as few students are enrolled specifically in the legal degree
program. .
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
Cost of the program reflects salary for instructor because of years of teaching. The cost
effectiveness is low as enrollment has decreased. Resources are available and do not reflect
the need for more.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
programs and legal offices. The three OAS Degrees will be combined along with CIS to have
one degree with emphasis in specific courses.
Continue to work with employers and local companies to be sure employer needs are met and
students are equipped with skills applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits
to employers businesses, and employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and
students’ knowledge of what is required for employment.
Instructor completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 510716
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Health Science Health Informatics
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant &
Medical Secretary Office and Administrative Services: Medical
Office Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. 024)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS X 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their degree or
certificate. Jobs in the medical field continue to grow and hospitals, clinics, medical offices,
dental, chiropractic, rehabilitation services, and more. With the courses offered, students are
able to find employment and advance in the medical field.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The cost of the program is high because of instructor salary being the instructor has several
years of experience. Enrollment numbers are down which also is a direct effect to the cost of
the program. Resources needed will be up-dating software and technology, computers, etc.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
programs and medical offices.
Continued work with employers and local companies to be sure students’ requirements are
met and students are equipped with skills applicable to the job. Advisory committees,
meetings, visits to employers businesses, and employers visits to the college keep instructor,
employers, and students’ knowledge of what is required for employment.
Instructor completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce. The three OAS Degrees will be combined along with
CIS to have one degree with emphasis in specific courses..
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520408
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
General Office Occupations and Clerical
Services Office and Administrative Services:
Administrative Assistant (B81)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their degree or
certificate. Jobs for administrative assistants continue to grow in majority of the local
businesses and companies. With the courses offered, students are able to find employment
and advance in this field.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The cost of the program is high with instructor salary due to several years of experience.
Enrollment numbers are down which also is a direct effect to the cost of the program.
Resources needed will be up-dating software and technology, computers, etc.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
programs and office support. The three OAS Degrees will be combined along with CIS to
have one degree with emphasis in specific courses.
Continued work with employers and local companies to fulfill required skills needed by
employers. Students are equipped with skills applicable to the job. Advisory committees,
meetings, visits to employers’ businesses, and employers visits to the college keep instructor,
employers, and students’ knowledge of what is required for employment.
Faculty completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520408
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
General Office Occupations and Clerical
Services Office and Administrative Services: Office
Assistant (B80)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated X
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their certificates,
which also lead to the degree. Jobs in the office environment are needed for administrative
assistants. Students are able to find employment and advance in the office assistant field.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The cost is not effective for the certificate and the plan will be to combined courses for other
certificates to provide a certification to better serve the student enrolled and the employers
hiring.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
program.
Continued work with employers and local companies to prepare students with skills
applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and
employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what
is required for employment.
Faculty completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce..
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 100303
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and
Communications
Printing Technology
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital
Imaging Design Office and Administrative Services: Desktop
Publishing Specialist (B33)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified
Discontinued/Eliminated X
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low and the students enrolled in the program do complete their certificates,
which also lead to the degree. Jobs in the desktop publishing are not as demanding for the
work force. Students are able to some positions, but not just strictly for desktop publishing.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The cost is not effective for the certificate. Changes in the work force does not show the need
for employees only in the desktop publishing field.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
program.
Continued work with employers and local companies to prepare students with skills
applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and
employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what
is required for employment. Through the Program Review a decision was made to delete the
certificate
Faculty completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 520408
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
General Office Occupations and Clerical
Services Office and Administrative Services: Financial
Services Representative (B84)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their certificates,
which also lead to the degree. Jobs in the financial service area are needed for administrative
assistants. Students are able to find employment and advance in the office field.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
The cost is not effective for the certificate and the plan will be to combined courses for other
certificates to provide a certification to better serve the student enrolled and the employers
hiring.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
certificates.
Continued work with employers and local companies to prepare students with skills
applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and
employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what
is required for employment.
Faculty completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 220301
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Legal Services
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary Office and Administrative Services: Legal
Office (B82)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their certificates,
which also lead to the degree. Jobs in the office environment are needed for administrative
assistants. Students are able to find employment and advance in the office assistant field.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
With some changes in the curriculum, the certificate will be for students to prepare for the
legal field. The cost is not cost effective as the enrollment for the course are low. Changing
some requirements and skills offered for the legal office will prepare students with certificate
to provide a certification to better serve the students enrolled and job opportunities.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
program.
Continued work with employers and local companies to prepare students with skills
applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and
employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what
is required for employment.
Instructor completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 510716
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Health Science Cluster Health Informatics
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant &
Medical Secretary Office and Administrative Services: Medical
Office (B83)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their certificates,
which also lead to the degree. Jobs in the medical office environment are needed for
administrative assistants. Students are able to find employment and advance in the medical
office assistant field.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
With some changes in the curriculum, the certificate will be for students to prepare for the
medical field. The cost is not cost effective as the enrollment for the course are low.
Changing some requirements and skills offered for the legal office will prepare students with
certificate to provide a certification to better serve the students enrolled and provide job
opportunities.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
program.
Continued work with employers and local companies to prepare students with skills
applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and
employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what
is required for employment.
Instructor completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce.
CTE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Program Identification Information (only one CIP per template)
6-digit CIP 110602
Career Cluster Career Pathway
Business, Management and Administration Administrative and Information Support
Program of Study SVCC’s Program Title
Word Processing Office and Administrative Services: Word
Processing (B23)
Degree or Certificate Type Check only one
03 – AAS 20 – Occupational Certificate of 30-50 credits 30 – Occupational Certificate of 29 or less credits X
SVCC Action
Possible Actions Check only one
Continued with minor improvements
Significantly modified X
Discontinued/Eliminated
Placed on inactive status
Scheduled for further review
Other, please specify:
Need, cost-effectiveness & quality. Create a short summary paragraph for each question
below.
Need: Is program enrollment sufficient to justify this program? Are the majority of students
in this program completing degrees or certificates? Are the students within this program
marketable and employable?
Enrollment is low, but the students enrolled in the program are completing their certificates,
which also lead to the job opportunities. Jobs in the office environment are needed for word
processing. Students are able to find employment and advance in the office using word
processing skills.
Cost-effectiveness: Is the program cost effective? Does the program require additional
resources?
With some changes in the curriculum, the certificate will be for students to prepare for the
jobs in the word processing field. The cost is not cost effective as the enrollment for the
course are low. It was recommended to delete the certificate.
Quality: Describe any program improvements since the last program review. What steps
need to be taken to update or improve instruction or the program as a whole? How does the
program work with local businesses to meet their needs? How does the program faculty
remain up-to-date with their professional training and/or certification?
Since last program review, up-dates for computer software and equipment have been
completed. Classroom has been moved and modernized for students.
Work with CIS and OAS to combine courses for core curriculum have been established and
implementation planned for 2018. Courses have been revised to reflect changes with
program.
Continued work with employers and local companies to prepare students with skills
applicable to the job. Advisory committees, meetings, visits to employers businesses, and
employers visits to the college keep instructor, employers, and students’ knowledge of what
is required for employment.
Instructor completed conferences, workshops, webinars, and reviewed new materials to stay
current with trends in the workforce.
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Academic Degree
(discipline) Computer Science/Technical Track (A.S. 840)
Summary
Objectives: What are the objectives of the course and sequences of courses (such as
developmental through college-level) in the discipline? To what extent are they being
achieved?
The objective of the program is to prepare students to transfer into a bachelor-level program in
Computer Science with a technical as opposed to a business emphasis. There are three courses
in the discipline.
First semester (fall): CIS 150 (preprogramming logic)
Summary of objectives: Students will be prepared for programming by learning to develop
algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode. Students will use programming features such as
variables, assignment statements, selection statements loops, subprograms with parameters,
and arrays.
The fundamental purpose of CIS 150 is to acquaint students with algorithms and programming
logic to help them progress more successfully through the next two programming courses.
Second semester (spring): CIS 207 / Third semester (fall): CIS 208 (C++ programming and
data structures)
CIS 207-208 fulfill the IAI requirements for CS 911-912.
Summary of objectives: Students will learn to program in C++, using variables, assignments,
selection statements, loops, functions, arrays, structs, classes and objects (including object-
oriented design, constructors, and inheritance), pointers, and recursion. They will design and
use abstract data types including linked lists, stacks, queues, and binary trees. They will design
and analyze classic algorithms for sorting and searching. They will use structured program
design and conform to guidelines for programming style throughout.
The objectives for the courses are being achieved.
Need: It is expected that there is a continuing need for courses in each of the academic
disciplines, but is the array of courses offered appropriate to meet the needs of students and
support academic programs?
Yes.
CIS 207 and CIS 208 correspond to IAI CS 911 and 912, which are the primary two courses
needed to prepare students for transfer. IAI strongly urges that students take both courses
together at the same institution. CIS 150 is a prerequisite course that prepares students for
taking the C++ courses more successfully. Students themselves report that it is a very useful
course for helping them progress through the subsequent programming courses, and the
consistent enrollment and the success rates of students in CIS 207 bear that out.
Cost-effectiveness: What steps can be taken to offer courses more cost effectively? Are there
needs for additional resources?
The program is breaking nearly even financially, but an important step toward greater
profitability would be to increase the number of majors. Specific plans for doing so include
merging a programming course in mathematics (MAT 150) with CIS 207, and having
instructors visit high schools regularly to increase the visibility of the program.
There is no need for additional resources at the present time.
Quality: Based on the results of assessment and other information about courses and
sequences of courses in the discipline, what steps need to be taken to update or improve
instruction? Describe any programmatic achievements already achieved or are planned for
the future.
Based on assessments given at the end of CIS 208, instruction for individual courses is
successfully meeting its goals. Programmatic plans for increasing the number of majors are
described in the answer above.
Transfer Courses: Generate a list of 1.1 transfer courses within the discipline and action taken
to obtain current articulation agreements.
SVCC
Course
EIU ISU NIU SIUC WIU
CIS 207 Elective CIS 168 CSCI 240 Elective CS 214
CIS 208 Elective CIS 179 CSCI 241 Elective CS 250
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Academic Degree
(discipline) Computer Science/Information Technology Track (A.A. 641)
Summary
Objectives: What are the objectives of the course and sequences of courses (such as
developmental through college-level) in the discipline? To what extent are they being
achieved?
The objective of the program is to prepare students to transfer into a bachelor-level program in
Computer Science with a business emphasis as opposed to a technical emphasis. There are
three courses in the discipline.
First semester (fall): CIS 150 (preprogramming logic)
Summary of objectives: Students will be prepared for programming by learning to develop
algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode. Students will use programming features such as
variables, assignment statements, selection statements loops, subprograms with parameters,
and arrays.
The fundamental purpose of CIS 150 is to acquaint students with algorithms and programming
logic to help them progress more successfully through the next two programming courses.
Second semester (spring): CIS 207 / Third semester (fall): CIS 208 (C++ programming and
data structures)
CIS 207-208 fulfill the IAI requirements for CS 911-912.
Summary of objectives: Students will learn to program in C++, using variables, assignments,
selection statements, loops, functions, arrays, structs, classes and objects (including object-
oriented design, constructors, and inheritance), pointers, and recursion. They will design and
use abstract data types including linked lists, stacks, queues, and binary trees. They will design
and analyze classic algorithms for sorting and searching. They will use structured program
design and conform to guidelines for programming style throughout.
The objectives for the courses are being achieved.
Need: It is expected that there is a continuing need for courses in each of the academic
disciplines, but is the array of courses offered appropriate to meet the needs of students and
support academic programs?
Yes there is a need.
CIS 207 and CIS 208 correspond to IAI CS 911 and 912, which are the primary two courses
needed to prepare students for transfer. IAI strongly urges that students take both courses
together at the same institution. CIS 150 is a prerequisite course that prepares students for
taking the C++ courses more successfully. Students themselves report that it is a very useful
course for helping them progress through the subsequent programming courses, and the
consistent enrollment and the success rates of students in CIS 207 bear that out.
Cost-effectiveness: What steps can be taken to offer courses more cost effectively? Are there
needs for additional resources?
The program is breaking nearly even financially, but an important step toward greater
profitability would be to increase the number of majors. Specific plans for doing so, outlined
above, include merging a programming course in mathematics (MAT 150) with CIS 207, and
having instructors visit high schools regularly to increase the visibility of the program.
There is no need for additional resources at the present time.
Quality: Based on the results of assessment and other information about courses and
sequences of courses in the discipline, what steps need to be taken to update or improve
instruction? Describe any programmatic achievements already achieved or are planned for
the future.
Based on assessments given at the end of CIS 208, instruction for individual courses is
successfully meeting its goals. Programmatic plans for increasing the number of majors are
described in the answer above.
Transfer Courses: Generate a list of 1.1 transfer courses within the discipline and action taken
to obtain current articulation agreements.
SVCC
Course
EIU ISU NIU SIUC WIU
CIS 207 Elective CIS 168 CSCI 240 Elective CS 214
CIS 208 Elective CIS 179 CSCI 241 Elective CS 250
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Academic Degree
(discipline) Criminal Justice (A.A. 0624)
Summary
Objectives: What are the objectives of the course and sequences of courses (such as
developmental through college-level) in the discipline? To what extent are they being
achieved?
Need: It is expected that there is a continuing need for courses in each of the academic
disciplines, but is the array of courses offered appropriate to meet the needs of students and
support academic programs?
While the number of majors is decreasing, it is still one of the larger programs on campus. We
believe there will always be a need for criminal justice majors, but increased marketing efforts
are underway to increase enrollment in the program.
Cost-effectiveness: What steps can be taken to offer courses more cost effectively? Are there
needs for additional resources?
The program continues to make money for the College as it is a cost effective program.
Quality: Based on the results of assessment and other information about courses and
sequences of courses in the discipline, what steps need to be taken to update or improve
instruction? Describe any programmatic achievements already achieved or are planned for
the future.
Courses are regularly updated with input from local law enforcement and student input.
Transfer Courses: Generate a list of 1.1 transfer courses within the discipline and action taken
to obtain current articulation agreements.
SVCC
Course
EIU ISU NIU SIUC WIU
CJS 101 SOC 2761 CJS 101 SOCI 289 CCJ 201 LEJA 101
CJS 120 Elective CJS 200 Elective CCJ 384 Elective
CJS 130 Elective Elective None Elective LEJA 255
CJS 135 Elective CJS 208 Elective Elective LEJA 212
CJS 208 Elective Elective Elective CCJ 374 LEJA 201
CJS 238 SOC 2761 Elective Elective CCJ 290 Elective
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Academic Degree
(discipline) Mass Communication (A.A. 614)
Summary Objectives: What are the objectives of the program and sequences of courses (such as developmental
through college-level) in the discipline? To what extent are they being achieved?
The program seeks to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to four-year institutions to
pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in journalism/news editorial or
photojournalism. The sequence of college-level courses reflects this objective to some extent via
English courses in Basic News Writing, Basic News Editing, and Creative Writing. However, as noted
below, the program could better achieve its goal by recommending two specific courses.
Need: It is expected that there is a continuing need for courses in each of the academic disciplines, but
is the array of courses offered appropriate to meet the needs of students and support academic
programs?
First, the suggested course sequence for the Mass Communication program does not currently include
the course Introduction to Mass Communication (SPE 181). Instead, there is an undefined 3 semester
hours of “Personal Development.” This should be replaced with Introduction to Mass Communication.
The course is very accessible because it’s currently offered online every fall by an instructor who
recently completed a multimedia faculty development course. Second, for one of the Humanities/Fine
Arts courses required for the A.A. degree, students will be encouraged to take a photography course
from a recently hired full-time art instructor.
Cost-effectiveness: What steps can be taken to offer courses more cost effectively? Are there needs for
additional resources?
Totals from FY 2012 to FY 2016 indicate that this program has operated at 6% under budget and has
netted $331,082 in income for the College. Revenue increased from $31,711 in FY 2012 to $103,960 in
FY 2015 and $99,099 in FY 2016 due to reductions in faculty salaries and benefits. Over the past year,
those sections of the basic course, Introduction to Oral Communication (SPE 131), with the lowest
enrollment have been removed. Additional resources for online course development may be needed
over the next few years.
Quality: Based on the results of assessment and other information about courses and sequences of
courses in the discipline, what steps need to be taken to update or improve instruction? Describe any
programmatic achievements already achieved or are planned for the future.
Of the 19 students who declared a major in Mass Communication from FY 2012 to FY 2016, 14 earned
their degrees, for a 73.7% completion rate. Until last year, all theater and communication courses were
labeled with the confusing and outdated prefix SPE. Theater courses have since been relabeled THE,
and, effective Fall 2017, the communication courses will be labeled COM. We have made our courses
more accessible by offering online sections of Introduction to Oral Communication (SPE 131) and
Introduction to Mass Communication (SPE 181). A full-time faculty member with a Ph.D. in
communication studies was hired in 2015 and has recommended further ways to update and improve
the quality of the Mass Communication program. Steps include:
Revising the program’s sequence of courses to better represent the purpose of the program.
Updating the course descriptions and outlines for SPE (soon COM) 131 and 181 to ensure their
adherence to IAI codes and to better reflect the courses’ current objectives, topics, and
assessment practices.
Transfer Courses: Generate a list of 1.1 transfer courses within the discipline and action taken to
obtain current articulation agreements.
SVCC
Course
EIU ISU NIU SIUC WIU
COM 131 CMN 1310 COM 110 In progress CMST 101
COM 181 Elective COM 160 In progress JRNL 160 BC 100 Articulation agreements with NIU are currently being sought for Sauk’s communications classes.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Academic Degree
(discipline) Speech Communication (A.A. 610)
Summary Objectives: What are the objectives of the program and sequences of courses (such as developmental
through college-level) in the discipline? To what extent are they being achieved?
The objectives of the Speech Communication program are to 1) provide students with the theories,
concepts, and skills necessary to become more effective speakers and listeners in personal and
professional situations, and 2) build a foundation for students’ general education and prepare them for a
bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related fields. The sequence of college-level courses
achieves these objectives by first exposing students to various types and aspects of communication in
Introduction to Oral Communication (SPE 131). Students are then able to delve deeper into the
discipline’s core aspects in Interpersonal Communication (SPE 151), Group Discussion (SPE 161),
Introduction to Mass Communication (SPE 181), and Public Speaking (SPE 231).
Need: It is expected that there is a continuing need for courses in each of the academic disciplines, but
is the array of courses offered appropriate to meet the needs of students and support academic
programs?
Introduction to Oral Communication (SPE 131) is required of many SVCC students. Accordingly,
2,304 students have enrolled in the course over the past five years. Besides on-campus day and night
sections and off-campus dual-credit sections, an online section is also now being offered. Beyond SPE
131, 154 students (136 online) enrolled in the other SPE courses to satisfy major or other degree
requirements.
Cost-effectiveness: What steps can be taken to offer courses more cost effectively? Are there needs for
additional resources?
Totals from FY 2012 to FY 2016 indicate that this program has operated at 6% under budget and has
netted $331,082 in income for the College. Revenue increased from $31,711 in FY 2012 to $103,960 in
FY 2015 and $99,099 in FY 2016 due to reductions in faculty salaries and benefits. Over the past year,
those sections of the basic course, Introduction to Oral Communication, with the lowest enrollment
have been removed. Additional resources for online course development may be needed over the next
few years.
Quality: Based on the results of assessment and other information about courses and sequences of
courses in the discipline, what steps need to be taken to update or improve instruction? Describe any
programmatic achievements already achieved or are planned for the future.
Until last year, all theater and communication courses were labeled with the confusing and outdated
prefix SPE. Theater courses have since been relabeled THE, and, effective Fall 2017, the
communication courses will be labeled COM. We have made our courses more accessible by offering
online sections of Introduction to Oral Communication (SPE 131), Interpersonal Communication (SPE
151), and Introduction to Mass Communication (SPE 181). A full-time faculty member with a Ph.D. in
communication studies was hired in 2015 and has recommended further ways to update and improve
the quality of the Speech Communication program. Steps include:
Revising the SVCC catalog’s program description and sequence of courses to better represent
the purpose and depth of the program.
Updating each SPE (soon COM) course’s description and outline to ensure their adherence to
IAI codes and to better reflect the course’s current objectives, topics, and assessment practices.
Working with academic advisors to help promote the utility of a Speech Communication
degree and communication courses.
Improving communication between on-campus and off-campus faculty to ensure instructional
consistency and encourage part-time instructors to participate in the assessment process.
Transfer Courses: Generate a list of 1.1 transfer courses within the discipline and action taken to
obtain current articulation agreements.
SVCC
Course
EIU ISU NIU SIUC WIU
COM 131 CMN 1310 COM
110
CMST 101
COM 151 CMN 2630 COM
123
CMST 262
COM 161 Elective COM
223
CMST 261
COM 181 Elective COM
160
JRNL 160 BC 100
COM 231 CMN
1310G
Elective CMST 101
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Program Review Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016 - 2017
Academic Degree
(discipline) English (A.A. 602)
Summary
Objectives: What are the objectives of the course and sequences of courses (such as
developmental through college-level) in the discipline? To what extent are they being
achieved?
The primary objectives of the program are to help students develop proficiency in writing
college-level expository and research-based essays and provide them with instruction in
analyzing and responding to literature to supplement their general education requirements
and/or pursue English degrees at transfer institutions.
These goals are being achieved at rates consistent with the college’s other programs’ goals.
Need: It is expected that there is a continuing need for courses in each of the academic
disciplines, but is the array of courses offered appropriate to meet the needs of students and
support academic programs?
The majority of Sauk students pursuing associate’s and transfer degrees are required to
complete ENG 101 (Composition I) and ENG 103 (Composition II). More than 6,000 students
have completed these courses over the past 5 years. Approximately 18% of these students have
completed the courses online.
Given the number of students declaring English majors and opportunities to earn humanities
credits elsewhere at the college, the number of literature offerings has been sufficient for our
students’ current needs.
Cost-effectiveness: What steps can be taken to offer courses more cost effectively? Are there
needs for additional resources?
The program has generated more than $800,000 net income for the college over the past 5
years.
Faculty members in the program would like to have more input in how students seeking help
with writing for all Sauk courses are tutored in our Learning Commons area and online. We
would like to see at least one full-time faculty member serve as a liaison/tutor in the Learning
Commons each semester to facilitate communication between tutors and faculty members and
train qualified students to serve as online tutors, saving the college (not just the program)
significant money over time since we are currently offering NetTutor online tutoring at $29
per hour.
We would also like to reduce the enrollment cap for each ENG 101 and ENG 103 section from
23 to 20. Each student in ENG 101 and ENG 103 composes a number of essays that add up to
a minimum of 3,000 words for the semester. Addressing each student’s level of writing
competency and providing feedback for improvement is labor intensive, and to afford each
student the level of feedback required during the writing process can be a struggle in these
skill-based courses. Since the program has a consistent record of working under budget and
generating revenue, and since our main goal in teaching these courses is to improve each
student’s level of writing competency, we feel this is a justified request
Quality: Based on the results of assessment and other information about courses and
sequences of courses in the discipline, what steps need to be taken to update or improve
instruction? Describe any programmatic achievements already achieved or are planned for
the future.
Assessment results indicate that having more consistent approaches to tutoring students
seeking help with writing and more information regarding the tutoring sessions shared with
faculty members the students submit the work to for grades would improve the overall success
of student writing at Sauk. Allowing a full-time faculty member from the program to work
with tutors in our Learning Commons area each semester would help achieve these goals.
Reducing class sizes would also help instructors better meet the needs of each student.
Transfer Courses: Generate a list of 1.1 transfer courses within the discipline and action taken
to obtain current articulation agreements.
SVCC
Course
EIU ISU NIU SIUC WIU
ENG 101 ENG
1001G
ENG 101 ENGL 103 ENGL 101 ENG 180
ENG 103 ENG
1002G
ENG 145 ENGL 203 ENGL 102 ENG 280
ENG 227 Elective ENG 110 ENG 115 Elective ENG 228
ENG 225 Elective Elective Elective Elective ENG 238
ENG 226 Elective Elective Elective Elective ENG 238
ENG 228 Elective ENG 110 ENGL 206 ENGL
302B
ENG 228
ENG 201 Elective Elective Elective Elective ENG 201
ENG 203 Elective Elective Elective Elective ENG 200
ENG 212 Elective ENG 160 Elective ENGL 225 ENG 301
ENG 230 Elective Elective Elective ENGL 205 ENG 245
STUDENT & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Student & Academic Services Area Business Services
Major Findings and Improvements/Modifications to the Area
Provide a brief description of the function of the program, its strengths and challenges, and any
quality improvements or modifications made since the last program review.
The Business Office has made strides with trying become less manual and use our electronic
systems. We have reduced the amount of paper by no longer printing greenbar reports and
emailing students current term bills. The purchase of Banner Self Service for HR and
Finance has reduced the staff by one and allowed for less paper to be passed through the
office by making it online. In addition, it will reduce the amount of re-entry by allowing
information to be directly entered into Banner rather than on a paper form which is then re-
entered into the Banner system. The Business Office will always have to stay on top of any
changes with Federal regulations which can possibly impose more work on staff when it
comes to proposed changes on the students 1098-T tax form. The Business Office continues
to try to work more efficiently but does have the challenge of new staff that will need to be
trained in current process. As they become more familiar with their positions it will allow
our office to become better cross trained but will have to maintain our internal control
compliance.
STUDENT & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Student & Academic Services Area Dual Credit
Major Findings and Improvements/Modifications to the Area
Provide a brief description of the function of the program, its strengths and challenges, and any
quality improvements or modifications made since the last program review.
The function of Dual Credit is to allow qualified high school students the ability to begin
their college career while still attending high school. The Dual Credit Office strengths include
academic enrichment to the students who participate and allowing them to begin their college
journey at a quality institution for a fraction of the cost. It also shows our community that we
are here for them in multiple facets, not just what many perceive to be the traditional way of
attending college. Challenges to the program include ever changing standards by the State
and lack of State funding. Being a smaller district means that the number of qualified
instructors is not as large as it would be in a larger community, thus making it more
difficult for smaller schools to gain access to college-level courses in their own buildings.
Lack of State funding has pressed on all areas of academics within the State and this is no
different. With less funding comes less staff to work with the program. Improvements and
modifications being made to the program this academic year include the creation of many
online forms and information to reduce the amount of spending on paper/printing as well as
the amount of time chasing said forms. Students and parents interested in the program will be
able to access answers to many of their questions though the website being developed with
our technology department.
STUDENT & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Student & Academic Services Area Student Recruitment
Major Findings and Improvements/Modifications to the Area
Provide a brief description of the function of the program, its strengths and challenges, and any
quality improvements or modifications made since the last program review.
The goal of the program is to increase enrollment and awareness of SVCC’s many offerings
to students and community. The Student Recruitment office maintains a good working
relationship with area high school staff and counselors. We seek multiple avenues to recruit
during community events in our district, as well. Our reduced budget is a challenge but we
are seeking alternate funding sources and working closely with the Marketing office to
combine our efforts.
STUDENT & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM REVIEW SUMMARY REPORT
Required ICCB Report
Sauk Valley Community College (506) Academic Year 2016-2017
Student & Academic Services Area Student Activities
Major Findings and Improvements/Modifications to the Area
Provide a brief description of the function of the program, its strengths and challenges, and any
quality improvements or modifications made since the last program review.
Student Activities provides opportunities for students to be involved and strives to provide
students with an enjoyable college experience. While offering social, cultural, educational,
and recreational programs, Student Activities encourages students to use leisure time
productively by participating in student clubs and organizations, attending Student Activities
and other college sponsored events, developing leadership abilities, and developing
connections that can provide needed support.
The biggest improvement to Student Activities has been the way events and opportunities
have been promoted to students. The support from faculty, staff, and Marketing Department,
has been essential and has resulted on increased student awareness of the opportunities
available to them. Since work, homework and driving back to campus prevent students from
attending student activities events or joining a student organization, Student Activities has
continued to collect information from students about the best time to offer programs to try to
offer events at a time that is convenient for them.
Unfortunately, due to some partner community organizations losing funding from the state,
the Disability Expo was not offered in 2016. Student Activities plans to continue its
educational programming regarding diversity and disabilities by collaborating with the
SVCC’s Disability Support Office and the Association for Disability Awareness Club.
Over the next five years, it will be critical for Student Activities to assist the college in
reducing expenses and increasing stream of revenue. One way this can be accomplished is for
the Student Activities Coordinator to invest time and energy to build connections with
community agencies to co-sponsor events and connect with businesses to keep informing
clubs about fundraising opportunities. Referrals from Sauk staff who collaborate with outside
agencies and businesses would be appreciated to increase collaborations. Outside revenue
streams will serve to supplement the Student Activities budget.
Overall, Student Activities programs strengthen campus and community relationships and
reinforce a positive image for the college. Student Activities will continue to offer
experiences that enhance self-esteem and assist students in developing skills that help them
become productive citizens and community leaders.
Program
Review
Schedule
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
CROSS
DISCIPLINARY
INSTRUCTION
o Developmental
Mathematics
o Developmental
English/Language
Arts
o Adult
Education/ESL
o Vocational Skills
o Personal and
Professional
Development
ACADEMIC
DISCIPLINES
(AA & AS
DEGREES)
Mathematics
o Mathematics
(AS=416)
Business
o Business (AA=210)
o Business Accounting
(AA=220)
PHYSICAL AND LIFE
SCIENCES:
o Biology (AS=413)
o Chemistry (AS=414)
o Physics (AS=417)
o Engineering
(AES=320)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL o Pre-physical
Therapy/Occupational
Therapy (AS=830)
o Pre-professional
Medical (AS=510)
Physical Education:
o Kinesiology and
Physical Education
(AA=691)
o Athletic Training
(AA=635)
HUMANITIES & FINE
ARTS:
o Art (AA=601,
AFA=150)
o Foreign Language
(AA=603)
o Theatre Arts
(AA=611)
NURSING:
o Nursing (AA=625)
EDUCATION:
o Early Childhood Ed
(AA=681)
o Elementary Ed (AA=680)
o Secondary Ed (AA=685,
AS=885)
o Special Ed (AA=690)
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCES:
o Economics (AA=651)
o History (AA=652)
o Political Science
(AA=653)
o Psychology (AA=655,
AS=855)
o Social Work (AA=620)
o Sociology (AA=656)
AGRICULTURE o Agribusiness (AA=112)
o Agriculture (AS=110)
COMMUNICATIONS: o English (AA=602)
o Communication-media
(AA=614)
o Communication Studies
(AA=610)
COMPUTER SCIENCE:
o Computer Science:
Information Technology
Track (AA=641)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
o Criminal Justice
(AA=624)
CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
o Art: Digital Media
Arts (Cert=B24)
o Radiologic
Technology
(AAS=051)
Accounting
o Accounting
(AAS=021 &
Cert=B90)
BUSINESS:
o Management
(AAS=022 &
Cert=B93)
EDUCATION:
o Early Childhood Ed
(AAS=042)
o Early Childhood
Education: Educator
(Cert=F16)
COMPUTER
INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
o CIS: Management
Information Systems
(Cert=B40)
(AAS DEGREES
&
CERTIFICATES)
o CT (Cert=E90)
HEATING,
REFRIGERATION, AIR
CONDITIONING:
o HVAC: Entry Level
Technician
(Cert=H84)
WELDING:
o Entry Level
(Cert=H48)
o Advanced (Cert=H49)
o Robotic Welding
(Cert =H46)
o Supervisory
Management
(Cert=B97)
o Marketing
(AAS=020 &
Cert=B92)
o Entrepreneurship
and Small
Business
Management
(B89)
NURSING:
o A.D.N.
(AAS=052)
o L.P.N. (Cert=E91)
o Nurse Assistant
(Cert=E93)
AGRICULTURE :
o Agriculture
(AAS= 017)
o Early Childhood
Education: Educator
Assistant (Cert=F15)
o Paraprofessional
Educator (AAS=041)
o CIS: Microcomputer
Applications
(AAS=076)
o CIS: Microcomputer
Applications I
(Cert=B32)
o CIS: Microcomputer
Applications II
(Cert=B36)
o CIS: Web Design
(Cert=B37)
o CIS: Networking
Professional (Cert=B35)
o CIS: Networking
Specialist (AAS=075&
Cert=B31)
o CIS: Windows Server
Administrator
(AAS=077)
o CIS: Server Support
Specialist (Cert=B28)
o CIS: PC technician
(Cert=B29)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
o Criminal Justice/ Justice
Affairs (AAS=082)
o Criminal Justice/Law
Enforcement
(AAS=081)
o Criminal Justice:
Corrections (C50)
MANUFACTURING TECH:
o Electronics: Industrial
(Cert=H65)
o Electronics:
Microprocessor
CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION,
(AAS DEGREES
&
CERTIFICATES)
continued
Maintenance
(Cert=H64)
o Machining and CNC
(H73)
o Multicraft Technology
(AAS=061)
OFFICE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES:
o Office & Administrative
Services: Administrative
Assistant (AAS=023)
o OAS: Admin. Assistant
(Cert=B81)
o OAS: Office Assistant
(Cert B80)
o OAS: Desktop
Publishing Specialist
(Cert=B33)
o OAS: Financial Services
Representative
(Cert=B84)
o OAS: Legal Office
Assistant (AAS=026 &
Cert=B82)
o OAS: Medical Office
Assistant (AAS=024 &
Cert=B83)
o OAS: Word Processing
(Cert=B23)
STUDENT &
ACADEMIC SERVICES
o Admissions and
Records
o Career Services
o Learning Commons
(Library and LAC)
o FaCIT
o Financial Assistance
& Veterans Services
o Disability Support
Office
o Testing Center
o Academic
Advising
o Business Services
o Athletics
o Student Activities
o Dual Credit
o Recruitment